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The surge in hydroelectric dams is driving massive biodiversity loss (theconversation.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Solar panels consist mostly of Silicon, which is the most abundant material in earth's crust. There's really no "mineral" whose mining causes fewer problems. And i put "mineral" in quotes because it's not your typical mineral that you have to dig up to use.

Also, solar panels are entirely non-toxic, making their safe disposal a non-problem.

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